Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Blair Athol
£55
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £54.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is better value at £55 vs £67.
For beginners: Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Pros
- +More affordable (£54.95 vs £66.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £54.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Who should buy Islay?
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Blair Athol 10 Year Old 2011 (Parcel No.6) - Reserve Casks (The Single Malts of Scotland)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)